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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.56, 35,957.40 and 14,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.56, 35,957.40 and 14,727.24 is: 20,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.56 : 35,957.40 = 14,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.56/35,957.40 = 14,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.56x = 35,957.40 × 14,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.56x = 529,553,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,553,259.58/26,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.22

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